What if you could bring relevant, engaging topics into your classroom AND practice skills rigorously WITHOUT it feeling like work? Ashley from, The Texas Lone Star Teacher, does just that. Ashley is a fifth grade teacher in Texas who has a passion for creating collaborative learning opportunities for her students and within her school. She shares innovative resources, teaching tips, and creative classroom ideas and today she is here to share them with YOU. Grab a notebook, flair pen, and get ready to hear how YOU  can bring current events into your classroom today! TCM Podcast Show Notes: www.teachcreatemotivate.com/ashleyramirez TCM Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tcmpodcast/ Ashley's Instagram TCM Podcast Instagram Free Websites mentioned: Newsela Dogo News Scholastic News Online Smithsonian Tween Tribune= Connect with Ashley-Texas Lone Star Teacher: Texas Lone Star Teacher Instagram Texas Lonestar Teacher TPT Store Ashley’s News Article Interactive Bulletin Board: Interactive News Bulletin Board Resource